Ezekiel 23:27
Ezekiel 23:27 in Multiple Translations
So I will put an end to your indecency and prostitution, which began in the land of Egypt, and you will not lift your eyes to them or remember Egypt anymore.’
Thus will I make thy lewdness to cease from thee, and thy whoredom brought from the land of Egypt: so that thou shalt not lift up thine eyes unto them, nor remember Egypt any more.
Thus will I make thy lewdness to cease from thee, and thy whoredom brought from the land of Egypt; so that thou shalt not lift up thine eyes unto them, nor remember Egypt any more.
So I will put an end to your evil ways and your loose behaviour which came from the land of Egypt: and your eyes will never be lifted up to them again, and you will have no more memory of Egypt.
I'm going to put a stop to your immorality and prostitution, which started in Egypt. You won't think longingly about those times, and you'll forget all about Egypt.
Thus wil I make thy wickednes to cease from thee and thy fornication out of the land of Egypt: so that thou shalt not lift vp thine eyes vnto them, nor remember Egypt any more.
And I have caused thy wickedness to cease from thee, And thy whoredoms out of the land of Egypt, And thou liftest not up thine eyes unto them, And Egypt thou dost not remember again.
Thus I will make your lewdness to cease from you, and remove your prostitution from the land of Egypt, so that you will not lift up your eyes to them, nor remember Egypt any more.’
Thus will I make thy lewdness to cease from thee, and thy adultery brought from the land of Egypt: so that thou shalt not lift up thy eyes to them, nor remember Egypt any more.
And I will put an end to thy wickedness in thee, and thy fornication brought out of the land of Egypt: neither shalt thou lift up thy eyes to them, nor remember Egypt any more.
In that way, I will stop all the immoral behavior that began when you became a prostitute in Egypt. You will no longer desire to do those things, or think aboutwhat you did in Egypt.’
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Context — Oholibah to Be Plagued
27So I will put an end to your indecency and prostitution, which began in the land of Egypt, and you will not lift your eyes to them or remember Egypt anymore.’
28For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Surely I will deliver you into the hands of those you hate, from whom you turned away in disgust. 29They will treat you with hatred, take all for which you have worked, and leave you naked and bare, so that the shame of your prostitution will be exposed. Your indecency and promiscuityCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 16:41 | Then they will burn down your houses and execute judgment against you in the sight of many women. I will put an end to your prostitution, and you will never again pay your lovers. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 23:3 | and they played in Egypt, prostituting themselves from their youth. Their breasts were fondled there, and their virgin bosoms caressed. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 23:19 | Yet she multiplied her promiscuity, remembering the days of her youth, when she had prostituted herself in the land of Egypt |
| 4 | Zechariah 13:2 | And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 22:15 | I will disperse you among the nations and scatter you throughout the lands; I will purge your uncleanness. |
| 6 | Isaiah 27:9 | Therefore Jacob’s guilt will be atoned for, and the full fruit of the removal of his sin will be this: When he makes all the altar stones like crushed bits of chalk, no Asherah poles or incense altars will remain standing. |
| 7 | Micah 5:10–14 | “In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will remove your horses from among you and wreck your chariots. I will remove the cities of your land and tear down all your strongholds. I will cut the sorceries from your hand, and you will have no fortune-tellers. I will also cut off the carved images and sacred pillars from among you, so that you will no longer bow down to the work of your own hands. I will root out the Asherah poles from your midst and demolish your cities. |
Ezekiel 23:27 Summary
This verse, Ezekiel 23:27, is saying that God is going to put an end to the Israelites' sinful behavior, which started when they were in Egypt. They had turned away from God and started worshiping idols, and God is now going to stop that from happening. This means that they will no longer look to Egypt or their past experiences for comfort, but will instead turn to God alone (as seen in Jeremiah 29:13). It's a reminder that God is a jealous God, and He wants all of our hearts and attention, as seen in Exodus 20:5 and Deuteronomy 6:15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'indecent and prostitution' refer to in Ezekiel 23:27?
The phrase 'indecent and prostitution' in Ezekiel 23:27 refers to the Israelites' spiritual adultery, where they turned away from God to worship idols, as seen in Exodus 34:15-16 and Deuteronomy 31:16.
Why is Egypt mentioned as the place where Israel's indecency began?
Egypt is mentioned as the place where Israel's indecency began because it was there that the Israelites first learned to worship idols and turned away from God, as recorded in Ezekiel 23:3 and 8, and also in Joshua 24:14.
What does it mean to 'not lift your eyes to them or remember Egypt anymore'?
To 'not lift your eyes to them or remember Egypt anymore' means that the Israelites will no longer look to Egypt or their past experiences for comfort, security, or spiritual guidance, but instead will turn to God alone, as seen in Isaiah 43:18-19 and Jeremiah 23:7-8.
How does God's judgment in Ezekiel 23:27 relate to His love for His people?
God's judgment in Ezekiel 23:27 is actually an expression of His love for His people, as seen in Hebrews 12:6, where it says that God disciplines those He loves, and in Revelation 3:19, where Jesus says that He rebukes and disciplines those He loves.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be 'lifting my eyes' to things other than God for comfort or security, and how can I turn my gaze back to Him?
- How have I experienced God's discipline or correction in my life, and what has been the outcome of that experience?
- In what ways am I still holding onto past experiences or memories, and how can I let go of them and trust in God's sovereignty?
- What does it mean for me to 'remember' Egypt, and how can I avoid nostalgia for the things of the world?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:27
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:27
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:27
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:27
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:27
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The Fruit of Forgiveness by Elisabeth Elliot | Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the daily forgiveness we receive from God for various sins, highlighting the contrast between the magnitude of grace and the commonality of forgiveness. |
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The Covenants by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the concept of God's covenants with humanity, highlighting the distinction between conditional and unconditional covenants. He emphasizes that uncon |


